Applied research and evaluation methods in recreation /
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Champaign, IL :
Human Kinetics,
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Table of Contents:
- Cover13;
- Contents13;
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Investigative Overview
- Foundational Knowledge for Researchers
- Benefits of Conducting Research and Evaluation
- CAPRA Issues Related to Research and Evaluation
- Benefits of Research and Evaluation for the Professional
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 2 The Research and Evaluation Process
- Elements of the Scientific Method of Inquiry
- Elements of the Evaluation Research Process
- Comparing the Scientific Method of Inquiry and Evaluation Research
- Steps of the Research Process
- Quantitative and Qualitative Study Designs
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 3 The Research Problem
- Defining the Research Problem
- Purpose of the Study
- Research Questions
- Quantitative Research Designs
- Qualitative Research Designs
- Action Research
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 4 Review of Literature
- What Is a Review of Literature?
- Why Conduct a Review of Literature?
- How to Find Literature
- Synthesizing the Literature
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 5 Variables and Hypotheses in Study Designs
- Relationships
- Variables
- Hypotheses
- Measurement Scales
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 6 Ethics in Research13;
- Protection From Harm
- Confidentiality
- Parental Permission
- Avoiding Deception
- Using All Data
- Avoiding Coercion
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 7 Sampling
- Defining the Population
- Sampling Techniques
- Sampling Issues
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 8 Instrumentation
- Selecting a Leader
- Defining the Population
- Making an Instrumentation Plan
- Kinds of Data
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 9 Data Collection Tools
- Types of Instruments
- Instrument Selection
- Instrument Considerations
- Validity of the Instrument
- Reliability of the Instrument
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 10 Internal Validity
- Review of Validity
- 10 Threats to Internal Validity
- Validity in Qualitative Designs
- Reliability
- Relationship Between Validity and Reliability
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 11 Data Analysis
- Descriptive Statistics
- Range
- Standard Deviation
- Pearson Product-Moment Coefficient
- Additional Statistical Analysis
- Qualitative Data Analysis
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- 12 The Research Report13;
- Executive Summary
- Purpose of the Study
- Background
- Methods
- Results
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Learning Aids
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- index
- about the author.